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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG
User Manual
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarant
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National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to 10 Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the mW EIRP. within the band 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent 2454-2483.5 MHz years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required Luxembourg General author
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Table of Content Package Contents..........................................................................................1 Chapter 1 Overview ......................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the product...................................................................2 1.2 Features...........................................................................................2 1.3 LED Status..............................................
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Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: One RNX-N150HG Wireless High Gain USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One USB cable One Resource CD for RNX-N150HG, including: • Wireless Lite-N Client Utility (UTILITY) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Conventions: The ‘Adapter’ mentioned
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosing RNX-N150HG Wireless High Gain USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. The RNX-N150HG’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet t
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are two ways to install the Adapter: 1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package. Note: The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 For Windows XP
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Figure 2-2 3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 4. Click Browse… to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in 4
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual the screen below (shown in XFigure 2-4). Figure 2-4 5. After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-5 5
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual 6. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-6 7. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in XFigure 2-7. Figure 2-7 6
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in XFigure 2-8X). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation. Figure 2-8 8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. Figure 2-9 7
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual 2.2.2 For Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open RNX-N150HG folder, and double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 2-10. Figure 2-10 2. Soon, Figure 2-11 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. 8
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Figure 2-11 3. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-12. Figure 2-12 Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation during these steps (shown in XFigure 2-13). Our drivers have been tested 9
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Installation this driver software anyway to continue the Installation. Figure 2-13 4. Then you will see Figure 2-14. Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-14 2.2.3 For Windows 7 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, find the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open RNX-N150HG folder, and double-click Setup
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Figure 2-15 2. Soon, Figure 2-16 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-16 3. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-17. 11
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Figure 2-17 Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation during these steps (shown in XFigure 2-18). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Installation this driver software anyway to continue the installation. Figure 2-18 4. Then you will see Figure 2-19. Click Finish to complete. 12
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Figure 2-19 Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP RNX-N150HG can be configured by Wireless Lite-N Client Utility (UTILITY) in Windows XP & 2000. This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of Windows 2000. Th
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual Start →All Programs →Rosewill →Wireless Lite-N Client Utility. The UTILITY provides some integrated and easy tools to: Display current status information Edit and add configuration profiles Display current diagnostics information The section below introduces these above capabilities. 3.1.1 Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The Current Sta
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual IP Address - This displays the computer’s IP address. Control Channel - This shows the currently connected channel. Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You can configure it on the Security tab of Profile Management. Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. Signal Strength - This shows the strength of the signal. Click Adv
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Wireless High Gain USB Adapter RNX-N150HG User Manual 3.1.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Then you will see the Management dialog box (shown in XFigure 3-3). 1. Edit the General tab Profile Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Thi
